The World Meteorological Organization confirms 2024 is the warmest year on record, citing rising greenhouse gases and extreme weather events driven by human activities.
Fires in Brazil have destroyed 22.38 million hectares of forests between January and September, with the Amazon rainforest being the most affected biome, according to a report by MapBiomas.
The Amazon basin is experiencing its worst drought on record, with rivers reaching historic lows and exposing previously navigable waterways, affecting ecosystems and communities.